Arsenal 125 NSW Destroyer Jacket
Born in 1886, this year marks the 125th anniversary of London s most successful football club, Arsenal FC. For 125 years both on and off the pitch, Arsenal has embodied style and class. The club that has pioneered some of the sport s greatest traditions continues to be a true innovator of the beautiful game.
To honour and celebrate Arsenal s continued legacy, a premium lifestyle collection from Nike Sportswear has been created as a tribute to the Premier League football team. Take a look and share your thoughts online.
A pair of short films has also been created with an ode to the club s past and future, featuring four game-changing Gunners. Through these Arsenal mavericks Nike reveal the passion, forward-thinking philosophy and belief in youth that the club inspires. The first piece to be released as a teaser features critically acclaimed US director Spike Lee and is directed by Ryan Hopkinson.
''As the most premium product offering in the Arsenal 125 Collection, the NSW Destroyer Jacket remains true to its predecessors whilst including rich new design cues and embellishments. The mixture of historic symbolism and modern motifs fuse tradition with a vision for the future.''
The front of the jacket sees a bold felt and leather A appliquÉ taken from the lettering in the club crest that featured from 1949 to 2002. The club's Latin motto that also debuted that year is present as tonal embroidery on the right sleeve. It proudly proclaims Victoria Concordia Crescit that translates as Victory comes from harmony. The bottom of the same sleeve also sees a direct embroidered AFC graphic inspired by their late 70s cannon iconography.
The left sleeve continues the appreciation of the club s heritage as it features abstract references to crests of the past. Satin-stitched leather appliquÉs pay homage to the notable moments in the club s history, including the 1930 FA Cup Final Monogram badge and the 1952 FA Cup Final Art Deco badge. The interior of the right lapel carries a striking homage to the 125th anniversary in the form of Roman numerals aligned in leather and satin to make up a CXXV graphic, divided by gold embroidered accents.
Stay tuned to SoccerBible for the final edit that will be shown throughout August in Nike s 1948 space in East London. Share your thoughts with the SoccerBible community online.
